The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

noticing Vivienne’s trust in them through her actions today.

had retrieved from under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your mother said that unless

fight alongside her. She was not alone and

you, Dorian Vivienne

green liquid inside the specially reinforced glass vial was mysteriously

cost her mother’s team their lives years

sincere. She was grateful for Dorian’s help in hiding her mother

appreciated his kindness, despite knowing she wasn’t his

protection of the vial, even though it brought danger to him

to lift the burden that had bound him for so many years. This

smiled “But remember, you always have a

“Okay

assured Dorian as he wrapped his arm around Vivienne.

off, his

Percival asked Thomas to take them back to Jade Garden

Residences, Cordelia was surprised to see Vivienne and Percival hurriedly packing their bags. Vivienne, Percival? Where are you off

some business at Elite University I need to leave immediately Vivienne

her mouth to say something else, but Dorian cut

He said with a reluctant smile

silent, understanding something from Dorians expression. After a moment, she smiled

towards her loved ones, shedding the aggressive demeanor she

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to the Hawthorn family, she intended to investigate where the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s kindness and to

to take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her family, just

was cradling Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and affection in her eyes.